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Lamar Police Reports Jan. 16-20, 2014

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01/20/2014 01:31:57 PM MST

January 16 7:08 a.m. Officers responded to the 1000 block of South Main St. on a request to document a suspicious incident. 8:31 a.m. Lamar Police K9 was utilized to check the Holly High School. No narcotics were found. 8:40 a.m. Officers responded to the 800 block of East Oak on report of a suspicious incident. Officers documented the matter for RP. 8:54 a.m. Code enforcement officer responded to the shelter and released a Chihuahua dog to its owner. The impound fee was waived and a citation LMC#7-6-720 was issued. 9:57 a.m. Officers responded to the 1100 block of South Main on a report of a cold harassment. Eric Zavala, 20, of Lamar was arrested for D.V. and other charges. 10:50 a.m. Code enforcement officer responded to 100 N 6th St. concerning a junk vehicle violation. A notification was left at the residence. 11:17 a.m. Code enforcement officer responded to 500 N 7th St. concerning a code violation. A notification order was left at the residence and a recheck scheduled. 11:24 a.m. Code Enforcement Officer responded to the 300 blk. of Sunset Dr. for a Lamar Municipal Code violation. Violation notification was left at the residence and a recheck was scheduled. 11:25 a.m. Code Enforcement Officer responded to the 300 blk. of Sunset Dr.

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for a Lamar Municipal Code violation. Violation notification was left at the residence and a recheck scheduled. 11:29 a.m. Officers contacted a vehicle for speeding on Savage Ave. Patrick Ziegler, 18, of Kentucky was arrested for driving offenses. 11:35 a.m. Code enforcement officer responded to 912 W Olive St. concerning a City code violation. A notification was left at the residence. 11:39 a.m. Code Enforcement Officer responded to the 1800 blk. of S.7th St. for a dog at large. The dog eluded the officer in the alley of 1800 S.8th St. 1:12 p.m. An officer was dispatched to the 1100 blk of Parkview Ave for a parking problem. The owner was found and the vehicle was moved. 1:54 p.m. Officers contacted a vehicle for a traffic offense. Chelsea Hall-Chavira, 21, of Lamar was arrested for driving on a suspended license. 1:58 p.m. An officer was contacted via telephone with a report of harassment. Both subjects were advised to have no further contact with the other. 2:54 p.m. Code enforcement officer responded to 210 S 11th St. concerning a code violation. A notification order was left at the residence and a recheck scheduled. 4:43 p.m. Officer responded to the 600 block of S 14th St for a report of found property. Officer was unable to contact owner and the property was placed for safe keeping. 5:07 p.m. Officers responded to the 1500 block of S 12th St on a report of a two car non-injury accident. The estimated damage was under $1000.00. The proper documents were exchanged. 6:21 p.m. Officers arrested Hiiakaikapoliop Flores, 20 of Lamar for driving under restraint. Flores was transported to Prowers County Jail and held on $1000.00 bond. January 17 7:12 a.m. Officers responded to the 200 block of East Cedar St. for a reported theft. It was reported that $100 in cash was taken from the residence. This incident is under investigation. 8:25 a.m. Code enforcement officer responded to 410 N 7th St. concerning a report of a black lab dog running at large. When officer arrived the dog had vacated the area and was not located. 9:03 a.m. Code enforcement officer responded to 508 S 9th St. concerning junk vehicle violations. A notification was issued and a recheck scheduled. 9:35 a.m. Code enforcement officer responded to 204 S 13th St. concerning a report of two dogs at large. Officer did not observe dogs at large. The owner of the dogs was contacted and advised of the City leash law. 10:52 a.m. Officers responded to the 400 block of East Parmenter on report of a suspicious incident. The RP explained the situation. The owners were unable to be contacted. 11:12 a.m. Code enforcement officer responded to 1403 S 14th St. concerning a City code violation. A notification order was issued and a recheck scheduled. 11:34 a.m. Officers responded to the intersection of Main St. and Maple St. on report of a two vehicle accident. No damage was reported. 12:26 p.m. Officers were dispatched to 600 block of South 11th Street in regards to loud music. Officers were unable to locate load music in the area. 12:54 p.m. Officers responded to the 400 block of West Parmenter on report of people breaking into a shed. Upon arrival officers determined they were working on the shed. 1:08 p.m. Code enforcement officer responded to the 700 Block of N 11th St. concerning a report of a black pit dog running at large. When officer arrived the dog had vacated the area and was not located. 1:18 p.m. An officer responded to the 300 blk of S 3rd St for a parking problem. The vehicle was moved without further incident. 1:21 p.m. Officers responded to the 100 block of South 9th for a civil standby. Officers were unable to contact anyone at the residence. 1:49 p.m. While on patrol in the 400 Block of N 8th St. code enforcement officer observed a terrier dog running at large. The dog was secured back into its yard at 310 N 8th St. and a door tag left at the residence. 3:22 p.m. A Colorado identification card was found in the 900 blk of E Olive St. The item was collected and placed for safe keeping until the owner is located. 4:53 p.m. Officers responded to 300 block of W Poplar St on a report of a suspicious incident. The information has been documented. 4:58 p.m. Officer responded to the 600 block of E Oak St for a 911 hang-up. Officer determined there was no criminal activity. 5:01 p.m. Officers responded to the 100 block E Oak St for a citizens assist. Officers helped the citizen find a place to stay. 5:08 p.m. Officers responded to the 800 block of S 9th St for a citizen dispute. Parties separated prior to officer arrival. 6:01 p.m. Officers responded to the 1100 block of E Oak St on a report of a disturbance. An emergency protection order was issued and the parties were separated. 6:19 p.m. Officer responded to the 1700 block of S Main for a suspicious vehicle parked in the area. The vehicle was legally parked and secure on private property. 7:21 p.m. Lamar Police K-9 was deployed on a traffic stop to check for narcotics. No illegal narcotics were located. 9:01 p.m. Officers arrested James Ortiz, 51 of Lamar on restraining order violation. Subject was transported to Prowers County Jail and being held on $750.00 bond. 9:31 p.m. Officer responded to the 100 block of E Beech St on a report of a suspicious vehicle. Officer located the vehicle parked and unoccupied.January 18 12:03 a.m. Officers responded to the 100 block E. Beech St. on a report of a possible fight in progress. The officers determined both parties left the area upon request. 12:08 a.m. Officers responded to the 100 block of S. 9th St. for a report of suspicious activity. No criminal activity was found. 12:34 a.m. Officers responded to the 400 blk. of Kendall Dr. for a report of a DUI driver. Officers were unable to locate the described vehicle. 12:39 a.m. Officers responded to the 33000 block of County Rd 7 for an agency assist. 1:22 a.m. Officers responded to assist Prowers County Deputies with an alarm. No criminal activity was found. 2:45 a.m. Officers responded to the 1200 block of S. Main St. for an agency assist. 6:32 a.m. Officers arrested Leona McCarty in the 100 blk. of N. 8th St. in regards to an active arrest warrant out of Prowers County. McCarty is being held on $250.00 cash only bond. 8:57 a.m. Code enforcement officer responded to 900 W Olive St. concerning a code recheck on a junk vehicle violation. Officer found the violation had not been brought into compliance. A summons LMC#7-2-10; accumulation to constitute a nuisance was issued to the responsible party. 10:40 a.m. While on patrol in the 600 Block of N Canal Rd. code enforcement officer observed two pit dogs running at large. The dogs were confined back into their yard at 710 N 10th St. The owner was contacted and advised of the City leash law. 10:45 a.m. While on patrol in the 500 Block of W Logan St. code enforcement officer observed a black lab dog running at large. The dog was captured and transported to the shelter. No identification is upon the dog. 11:10 a.m. An officer was dispatched to the 1400 blk of E Olive St on a report of harassment. No criminal activity was found. 12:18 p.m. Code enforcement officer responded to the shelter and released a spaniel dog to its owner. The impound fee was waived and a citation LMC#7-6-720 running at large was issued. 1:14 p.m. Officers responded to the 1800 block of South 5th St. on report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival officers issued a summons to Sonya Mendoza, 26, of Lamar for theft. 2:03 p.m. An officer responded to the 1800 blk of S 10th St for an animal at large. The dog was taken to the animal shelter until its owner can be located. 2:48 p.m. Officers responded to Boys Paradise on report of a suspicious subject. Officers were unable to locate the subject. 6:10 p.m. Officers responded to the 1300 block S Main St on a report of a suspicious incident. Officers found no suspicious activity going on. 10:32 p.m. Officers contacted an individual at Willow Creek Park after hours. Officers informed the individual of the park's hours. 11:07 p.m. Officer was dispatched to the 1100 Blk of Parkview Dr. on report of a suspicious smell. Subject was advised to contact the management.January 19 1:13 a.m. Officers tried to contact a vehicle for a traffic offense in the 200 block of South 10 St. After a short pursuit the subject escaped. Officers later located the subject and arrested him. 3:37 a.m. An officer responded to the 1600 blk of S 8th St on a report of criminal mischief. Approximately $200.00 in damage was reported. 9:05 a.m. Code Enforcement Officer responded to Kimberly Ln. for a dog at large. Upon arrival officer Impounded a 6-7 month old Pit Bull type dog with a pink collar that was running at large. 9:32 a.m. Code Enforcement Officer responded to the Lamar Animal Shelter for a transfer of a dog to Second Chance Animal Rescue. 10:14 a.m. Officers responded to the 400 block of E Parmenter St on a report of criminal mischief. Officers documented the incident. The estimated damage is approximately $75.00. 12:38 p.m. Officers responded to the 1100 block of S Main St on a report of a theft. Officers documented the incident. 12:49 p.m. Officer was dispatched to the 400 Blk of S. 3rd St. on report of a theft. Matter was documented. 1:42 p.m. Code Enforcement Officer responded to the 200 blk. of N. 10th St. for a dog at large. Officer returned the dog to its property and contacted the owner about an open gate. 2:36 p.m. Code Enforcement Officer responded to the animal shelter to return a dog to its owner. Officer issued a citation for LMC#7.6.720; running at large and released the dog to the owner. 4:53 p.m. Officers responded to the 200 block of South Main St. for a dog in traffic. The dog was not located. 6:01 p.m. Officers responded to the 1600 block of South 8th St. for a wanted person. Fernando Escalero, age 20, was arrested and held at the Prowers County Jail on $500.00 cash only bond. 7:35 p.m. Officers responded to the 200 blk. of N. 8th St. for a report of harassment. Both parties involved were advised to have no further contact. 7:59 p.m. Officers responded to the 300 block of N Main St. for an agency assist. 9:24 p.m. An officer responded to the 700 block of Mullen St. on a report of a welfare check. The officers contacted the party who advised everything was okay. 9:57 p.m. Officers responded to the 400 blk of N. 9th St. for a report of suspicious parties in the area. Officers were unable to locate suspicious persons. 10:07 p.m. Officers were contacted in regards to harassing phone calls. Subject was contacted and advised to stop. 10:14 p.m. Officers responded to the 500 blk. of E. Oak St. on a report of barking dogs. Officers did not locate any in the area. 10:18 p.m. Officers responded to the 800 block of South 9th for the report of a burglary. The incident is under investigation. 10:39 p.m. Officers responded to the 400 blk. of College Rd for an unwanted party. The party left the residence and was advised not to return.January 20 1:43 a.m. Lamar Police K9 was utilized to check vehicles at LCC. No narcotics were located. 4:06 a.m. An officer responded to the 200 blk of S 2nd St on a possible theft report. The matter was a civil issue and the party was given advise on how to handle it.

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